Research 360

Read the latest blog posts on ACA's strategic focus in research.

Interested in contributing to the research blog? Contact research@ACAcamps.org.

 

The Future of Camp Research
June 10, 2019

In this blog, Jessie Dickerson describes how camp researchers and camp professionals came together at the 2019 ACA National Conference to envision a future for camp research.
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Results of the 2019 Spring Snapshot Survey
May 24, 2019

In the latest Research 360 blog, Director of Research Dr. Laurie Browne shares the results of 2019 Spring Snapshot Survey. The purpose of the survey was to gain insight into summer camp spring enrollment, staffing, and program planning.
Sample Size: What It Is and What It Is Not
May 14, 2019

In the latest Research 360 blog post, ACA's Director of Research Dr. Laurie Browne explore the concept of sample size and how to use that understanding to better interpret survey findings.
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New Data on Staff, Compensation, and Benefits: How Does Your Camp Compare?
April 29, 2019

Here's a snapshot of new data we collected from ACA camps about all things staff-related.
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Youth Outcomes Battery in Action
April 23, 2019

Greetings camp evaluators! I am excited to share a blog written by a member of ACA’s Committee for the Advancement of Research and Evaluation, Dr. Eddie Hill, and his students from Old Dominion University. With the help of USA Triathlon and... Read More

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Our Commitment to Camp Research You Can Use
March 19, 2019

Camp research is only as good as its use in summer camp. Learn how to use the five-year impact study early findings to improve your camp.
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What I Learned about Camp Research at ACA National Conference
March 4, 2019

Camp research trends include focus on acquiring equity, staff-camper interactions, and critical learning moments for campers.
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All Camp Is Impactful, but the More You Go, the More You Grow
February 4, 2019

A brand-new article on the impact of summer camp was recently published in the Journal of Leisure Research on the lasting impacts of camp experiences. 

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